Middle schools in National City, CA
13 middle schools in National City, CA, serving roughly 5,790 students. SweetSpot ranks each one on your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.
Top schools
- 5.8
Kimball
National Elementary · K-6
- 5.2
Palmer Way
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.8
Ira Harbison
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.7
Rancho de la Nacion
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.7
El Toyon Elementary
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.6
John A. Otis Elementary
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.4
Integrity Charter
National Elementary · K-8 · Charter
- 4.3
Las Palmas
National Elementary · K-6
- 4.2
Granger Junior High
Sweetwater Union High · 7-9
- 3.9
National City Middle
Sweetwater Union High · 7-8
- 3.8
Central Elementary
National Elementary · K-6
- 3.6
Lincoln Acres
National Elementary · P-6
- 3.6
Olivewood
National Elementary · K-6
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Common questions
How many middle schools are in National City?
National City has 13 middle schools serving roughly 5,790 students.
What counts as a "middle" school?
Any school whose grade span includes grades 6–8. K-8 schools appear under both elementary and middle.
Which is the highest-rated middle school in National City?
Kimball currently has the highest SweetSpot score (5.8/10) among middle schools in National City.
How is the ranking computed?
By default, schools are ranked by SweetSpot's neutral baseline score — the mean of their academics, attendance, suspension rate, and teacher metrics. Tune your priorities to see a ranking calibrated to your family.
How is fit calculated for my family?
You pick which metrics matter and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom 0–10 fit score for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.
All schools in Middle schools, National City, CA
- Kimball · K-6
- Palmer Way · K-6
- Ira Harbison · K-6
- Rancho de la Nacion · K-6
- El Toyon Elementary · K-6
- John A. Otis Elementary · K-6
- Integrity Charter · K-8
- Las Palmas · K-6
- Granger Junior High · 7-9
- National City Middle · 7-8
- Central Elementary · K-6
- Lincoln Acres · P-6
- Olivewood · K-6